Project Manager

Construction ManagerAs a regional construction management company, we don't just build buildings; we also build communities and, most importantly, PEOPLE. While we continue to grow in size and expertise, our foundational values of quality, dependability, and integrity have remained steadfast as the cornerstones of our business.Our passion for construction, coupled with our collaborative team-oriented approach, sets us apart in attracting and retaining clients. The solid reputation we have built affords us continued growth, allowing us to offer a dynamic work environment that attracts new team members who are seeking opportunities for personal development and career growth. We offer on-the-job learning and mentoring through a diverse portfolio of challenging projects, including adaptive reuse, historic preservation, renovations, and new construction.If you share our values of quality, dependability, and integrity, and you are humble, hungry, and smart, come join us under the Southway Tent!Position Scope:Responsible for the overall success and management of assigned construction projects.Leads and manages the project teams.Organizes logistics, delegates work and manages project finances to ensure the project is delivered at the desired level of quality, on time, on budget, and to the stakeholder's satisfaction.Essential Duties:Reviews all drawings and specifications, prior to the beginning of construction, for design deficiencies, impractical details, and possible code violations.Identifies and addresses any special means and methods required to complete the work.Actively participates in preparing and updating the master schedule with the Superintendent.Ensure schedule aligns with owner decisions and timelines, availability of design information, procurement of materials and subcontractors, lead times for fabrication and field installation is established and maintained.Maintains a safe worksite in compliance with OSHA and applicable local safety regulations.Issues and closes safety observations.Meets and exceeds quality expectations.Issues and closes quality control observations.Initiates, maintains, and forecasts all aspects of the project's financials.Protects the financial interests of the stakeholders.Issues monthly Budget Analysis reports to accurately forecast project costs to complete.Prepares and submits accurate and on time monthly application for payment with all the necessary documentation and stakeholder signature.Provides a complete and thorough understanding of all contract documents as they relate to the project.Approves or rejects any Subcontract revisions or modifications prior to forwarding to the Project Executive for approval.Prepares and negotiates subcontractor change orders.Executes all subcontract and purchase orders on assigned projects within 90 days of NTP.Works closely with the Preconstruction Manager to develop detailed subcontractor and vendor scopes of work.Prepares owner change order requests.Establishes and maintains a collaborative working relationship with the stakeholders on assigned projects.Leads project OAC meetings to ensure minutes successfully protect the Company's position.Serves as initial point of contact for all warranty calls that cannot be managed independently by the warranty administrative team.Manages, mentors and coaches all direct reports to help them achieve job duties and professional and personal development goals.Leads assigned project team while fostering healthy team dynamics.Organizes and trains the on-site staff to the project's requirements to ensure individuals whose functions require the knowledge and understanding of project documents and procedures receive and understand the information.Actively develops network of professional relationships.Adheres to the Company's key values of quality, dependability, and integrity.Meets or exceeds quality expectations.Responds and follows up on all commitments in a timely manner.Interactions are conducted with the utmost integrity.Other duties as assigned.Prerequisite Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering, preferred.Minimum two to five (2-5) years of professional construction manager experience, including Assistant Project Manager (APM) or Project Engineer (PE).3+ years of leadership experience.Experience on, at least three (3), construction projects exceeding $5M in a management role.Working knowledge of CPM scheduling software.Working knowledge and ability to comply with all OSHA regulations and applicable local safety regulations.Expert knowledge of reading and understanding blueprints and architectural drawings.Proficient in Microsoft Office including Project.Proficient in Schedule Logic.Demonstrated knowledge of construction, engineering and architecture principles.Ability to budget, schedule, negotiate and control costs.High degree of familiarity with contract and subcontract documents, terms and conditions.Strong attention to detail.Excellent proofreading skills.Excellent oral and written communication skills.Ability to address conflict in a timely and professional manner.Ability to multi-task.Drive to make proactive decisions.Thrives in a team environment.Able to process new information and complex topics quickly.Physical and Mental Requirements:Ability to function in high-pressure situations.Manual dexterity to operate a computer.Correctable vision and hearing.Excellent interpersonal skills.Clear, easy to understand oral communication ability.Ability to lift 50 pounds for moving equipment on and off shelves.Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods.Must be able to traverse and inspect all areas of jobsite in all types of weather; this may include walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling, or stretching.May require travel beyond a typical one-hour job site commute.Exposure to characteristic construction site dangers.On-call availability to address issues at the jobsite.Core Competencies for Success:Humble, hungry and smartSuperior oral and written communication skills. Proactive, effective, and responsive to all stakeholders.Actively developing network of professional relationships and cultivating a broader network beyond the project.Understands and follows the Southway processes related to all functions of position.Determines priorities among competing interests and successfully manages tasks as necessary.Provides team leadership and presents strategies for increased teamwork regardless of the individuals assigned projects.Conflict resolution – addresses challenges in real time, fair treatment amongst all project stakeholders, while maintaining Southway's contractual position.Proactive problem solving, resulting in the sharing of knowledge openly and honestly to find win-win opportunities for all parties.Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):Project team achieves construction budget 100% of the time.No more than three (3) negative/concerned customer calls to the Project Executive during the project.No more than three (3) negative/concerned calls from subcontractors, vendors, design professionals or team members during the project.Books and/or podcasts – one (1) book or four (4) podcasts from SBI library (or approved by manager) each year.Required Training (May be completed after hire):Maryland Department of the Environment Erosion & Sediment Control trainingOSHA 30-Hour TrainingCPR/First AidAED (Automated External Defibrillator) TrainingBlower Door CertificationDiversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)Sexual HarassmentConflict ResolutionNegotiation